News Release – February 16, 2010

Organic Alternative for Bolstering Tree Health

BOOST Natural Fertilizer, an all-natural fertilizer from Bartlett Tree Experts, has been approved for listing by the Organic Materials Review Institute. OMRI listing helps consumers select products and services that are in complete compliance with USDA organic standards. As such a product, BOOST Natural Fertilizer is ideal for property owners that want to maintain healthy landscapes while sustaining our environment.

The development of BOOST Natural resulted from extensive research and testing conducted by the scientists at Bartlett Tree Experts. Its use yields a number of benefits for trees including enhanced color, denser foliage, increased root growth and better resistance to pests and disease.

“This fertilizer has been proven effective in restoring the nutrients vital to tree and shrub growth while being safe for the environment,” says Dr. Bruce Fraedrich, director of Bartlett Tree Experts’ research laboratories.

Used for proactive care in routine applications, BOOST Natural’s slow-release formula gradually releases nutrients to the plant, similar to the process that exists in natural environments. It is the only organic-based fertilizer that meets industry standards for supplying sufficient nutrients in a single application. Additionally, it contains no phosphorus, an element present in many existing fertilizers that has been linked to surface water degradation.

“Its one-of-a-kind formula makes BOOST Natural an ideal solution for those property-owners that want a better balance and more flexibility in managing their tree and shrub care needs with their commitment to the environment,” comments Dr. Fraedrich.

About Bartlett Tree ExpertsThe F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company. The organization’s current chairman, Robert A. Bartlett Jr., represents the third generation of Bartlett family management. Bartlett has offices in 25 U.S. states, Canada, Ireland and Great Britain. Services include pruning, integrated pest and disease management, soil analysis and management, cabling and bracing, tree lightning protection systems and tree/stump removal. Its corporate offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.